Serafina Kenny is a Junior Health Reporter at Business Insider who covers longevity and healthy aging, centenarians, nutrition, health news, trends, and sex and relationships.
You can get in touch with her at skenny@businessinsider.com.
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Supatra Tovar used to follow fad diets. Her tips for losing fat healthily include changing what you're exposed to on social media.
Health
2025-02-10T10:12:59Z
A tech exec ate lots of ultra-processed foods. He became CEO of a nutrition company and took 5 steps to improve his diet.
Jonathan Wolf, the CEO of the nutrition company ZOE, gradually changed his diet to care for his gut health and cut down on ultra-processed foods.
Health
2025-02-04T07:12:01Z
A man who started running at 55 has completed 50 marathons. Here are 3 things that made getting fit easier.
At the age of 63, Dennis Beggs is running seven marathons in seven days on seven continents. Here's how he got marathon-ready in his fifties.
Health
2025-02-03T12:03:43Z
An influencer worried drinking less would make her boring at work events. She tried it and every aspect of her life improved.
Lucy Moon thought she needed alcohol to socialize without being awkward at work events. Three years later, she's sober, happier, and thriving in her career.
Health
2025-01-29T07:58:01Z
A dietitian quit strict diets and found it easier to stay in shape. She made 4 simple changes, including eating carbs again.
Instead of following restrictive diets, a dietitian and psychologist made small changes to maintain her desired weight and make eating enjoyable again.
Health
2025-01-28T13:15:06Z
I started having boozy brunches when I moved to Dubai. I drink less now — I'm fitter and better at my job but still have fun.
Luke Smith, a luxury real estate agent, started drinking more to celebrate his success and make contacts in Dubai. He rarely drinks now but that hasn't stopped him from going to work events.
Health
2025-01-27T12:28:41Z
My breakup went viral on TikTok so I built a career as an influencer. It has lasted longer than the heartbreak.
When a video of Bridgette Vong and her ex-partner's final goodbye went viral, she leveraged the engagement to become a full-time influencer.
Health
2025-01-23T08:12:02Z
A 59-year-old who can hold a plank for 4.5 hours and do 1,575 push-ups shares 3 tips for getting fit at any age
DonnaJean Wilde holds world records for the longest plank and most push-ups by a woman. She said to start small when getting into a new exercise.
Health
2025-01-21T08:27:01Z
A 101-year-old wants to outdo her husband by living to 103. She has 3 tips for longevity, including eating your favorite foods.
Ruth Goldberg Jaskow still does fitness classes every day at 101. Her tips for living longer include keeping active.
Health
2025-01-16T15:56:28Z
I'm 74 and just finished my 2nd solo row across the Atlantic. I wasn't a sporty kid, but I got fit in my 30s.
Frank Rothwell rowed across the Atlantic twice in his 70s, rowing all day, every day, for more than 50 days.
Science
2025-01-15T13:26:53Z
BMI, one of the most popular ways of telling if you're a healthy weight, is bogus. Here's what to use instead.
A new report suggests that a diagnosis of obesity should depend on patients' individual health — not their Body Mass Index. Here's why BMI is outdated.
Health
2025-01-14T12:41:55Z
A therapist has worked with clients worth at least $30 million for a decade. He shares 4 problems the ultra-rich discuss in sessions.
Paul Hokemeyer said the super-rich can feel objectified, isolated, and vilified.
Health
2025-01-09T13:31:05Z
A 79-year-old exercises 4 times a week, including dancing and 3-hour fencing sessions. She shared 4 things that help her stay fit and motivated.
At 75, Cherie Rohn took up fencing, which she said was the "most strenuous thing I've ever done." But she takes a day off from workouts to rest and recover.
Entertainment
2025-01-08T13:48:45Z
Brooke Shields says she's happier than ever with herself at 59. Here are 3 lessons she's learned about aging well.
Brooke Shields, the star of "Pretty Baby," said that by focusing on youth we risk losing sight of the value of age and experience.
Health
2025-01-08T11:41:07Z
A top nutrition scientist said people should focus more on fiber than protein. He shared how a mostly plant-based diet can help you get both macronutrients.
Tim Spector, a top nutrition scientist, told Business Insider that most people get enough protein in their diets, but not fiber. His advice included eating plant-based protein sources.
Health
2025-01-07T14:17:39Z
The oldest living Olympic gold medallist has died aged 103, after surviving the Holocaust. Here are 2 things that may have helped her live so long.
Ágnes Keleti won her first gold medal in gymnastics at age 31, at the 1952 Olympic Games. She could do the splits into her 90s.
Health
2025-01-06T17:13:48Z
The world's oldest woman says God is the secret to her longevity. Her predecessor credited bananas.
Genetics, lifestyle, and luck are all thought to contribute to longevity, but we don't know for sure. Centenarians attribute their longevity to a wide range of things.
Health
2025-01-03T16:36:57Z
An alcohol harm-reduction expert drank heavily for years. His 'dry by default' rule helped him drink less, lose weight, and live a fuller life.
The US Surgeon General said in a new report that even moderate drinking can cause cancer. Here's how the CEO of the charity Alcohol Change UK drinks less without going sober.
Health
2025-01-03T10:41:04Z
A 77-year-old who retired in Florida to be close to nature walks a mile every day. Here are her 3 secrets for staying healthy and fit.
Chris Curle shared her longevity tips, including going on field trips.
Politics
2024-12-30T11:27:06Z
Jimmy Carter has died at 100. His grandson said exercise was the key to the former president's longevity.
Former President Jimmy Carter died on Sunday at 100. He was the longest-living president and enjoyed jogging and biking.